Restoration
The Meridian Restorations Foundation was formed in 1967 when they had the opportunity to buy Merrehope from the Otto Tibbitts Family. Restoration began in 1968 and was finished in 1972.
The Foundation named the home Merrehope: MER-Meridian, RE-restoration and HOPE-hope for the future. They held their first Trees of Christmas Tour in 1968 with five trees. The Trees of Christmas Tour remains the Foundation’s largest fund-raising event each year.
Use your skills and talents as a volunteer. Honor these special homes with your donations. Join the momentum, and let’s give these treasures the love and care they deserve so they can be enjoyed today and by future generations!
Join us in celebrating and preserving Meridian’s most historic and beautiful landmarks. Friends of Merrehope play a significant role in the day-to-day operations of Merrehope and the F. W. Williams Home.
To complete your membership and pay by cash, check or money order, download the application at the link.
Click the link below and join today!
The Meridian Restorations Foundation has launched the “Raise the Roof” Capital Campaign, our comprehensive plan to save and operate Merrehope and the F.W. Williams Home.
A new roof is needed at Merrehope as well as immediate repairs to both houses. Under the Board’s leadership, Merrehope has been awarded a grant from the Mississippi Department of Archives and History for a new roof and repairs to the damage and deterioration caused by leaking rainwater. This work (Phase 1) has started, and we are raising funds for Phase 2! The roof is critical but only part of the vision. The Meridian Restorations Foundation is determined to restore Meridian’s oldest homes to their past grandeur. Partner with us in this endeavor to preserve, restore and maintain these treasures.
905 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Meridian, Mississippi 39301
merrehopemeridian@gmail.com
601-483-8439
